Are natural cures better than traditional drugs?

I absolutely do. As mentioned earlier in this thread, doctors and pharmaceuticals treat the symptom not the disease. Doctors are good for broken parts, etc. I am presently on a quest for natural alternatives in my newest bout with cancer. It has returned after a 6 year hiatus. When it first reared its ugly head then, I trusted the oncologists. The massive chemo, lifetime dose of radiation, and needless surgery reduced my quality of life. I lost 85 lbs in 6 weeks during radiation, my mouth opens only halfway, and my neck and throat are so scarred from the radiation, eating and breathing is a chore. The physicians want to do surgery this time but because of the treatments above, my chances of surviving the surgery are less than 50%. Additionally, if I do survive, it will be with a non-healing trach hole and probably no tongue. No thanks. I therefore chose to leave it in the hands of God and His natural solutions.

I am an herbalist, and I do not believe that one is "better" than the other. I think that each has its place. Furthermore, while I agree that taking responsibility for our own health should be a primary concern for everyone, I think that a balanced approach includes visits to a doctor. But this does not necessarily have anything to do with alternative medicine. Taking responsibility for one's own health and living a healthy lifestyle should be important no matter what type of health care you seek.

I'm not risking my health with alternative medicine. Doctor's have the skills and training for this. I've seen too many people suffer and die needlessly messing with alternative medicines. That's way too dangerous. It's not for me.

It honestly depends on the persons state of mind I think. If they want it to help then I think it would. The ancient egyptians used herbs and the most fascinating thing they used as an antibacterial salve was honey!

this is an interesting topic. I would like to learn more about. I think I will look for a good book to buy on alternative medicine. can you reccomend any? Thanks for the great topic.

eh not to sure. i have used some natural but dont try and figure out which are better.

Ofcourse I believe in natural medicine and especially in taking care of yourself. If you don't take care of yourself, who will? If you are seriously ill, best bet is to go to the doctors' and find out what is causing your illness. But other than that, I would always opt for natural cures. We have what we need on this earth, we don't need to make up medications to help cure ourselves. We have what we need under our feet and in front of our faces.

some can for some people for some reasons....

I truely believe this. yes

Is the medicine three minute poisons, can not eat good which themedicine or does not eat

i think it depends on teh type of sickness you have, some can be omitted and just let the natural mechanism of the body take its course, others, well no can do but visit the expert :)

I think honestly cannabis for a number of different illnesses are better than what the doctor gives you

I always avoid going to the doctor unless I have no other choice. Whenever I have a problem, I usually depend on home-made remedies made from herbs and other things in our home which seem inocuous but show great results on the regular health problems. Yes, I also believe in taking responsibility for my own health, I do believe in the famous quote, "Prevention is better than cure".

I totally believe in alternaitve medicine. Because it has worked for me- I cured my acid reflux with licorice root chewable pills. I had it for two years went through one bottle and it's gone now for about two years. The pharmies can cause more damage and make you dependent on them it's not a Cure. They just cut off all acids produced and that can't be good. I just think people should research more before they take anything from a doctor(most controled by the Pharm companies) or herbal. But I do also believe that somethings that may need pharmies for like pain if you broke a bone like discused before or something like schizophrenia there may not be an alternitive.

Not exactly. If you have a life threanening illness then you should go see a doctor. But in regular cases of illness I see nothing wrong with treating ourselves. Afterall everyone knows that there is already a cure for AIDS and cancer but the Gov't and medical field is just hiding it from us to keep people sick and to keep them making money.

I think that seeing a doctor is the most important...when it something serious....I mean like a cold or a sore muscle that goes away in a few days maybe putting some kinds of herbs or heating things on...but something more serious like a broken bone, or cancer, or diabetes...needs to be taken care of with medication prescribed by a doctor or treatment....in the long run I think it's better...Sure doctors make mistakes just like anyone else.....but I think it's better to see a doc and get a professionals point of view!

If you are not very sick, I think that natural cures are good to make you healty, but if the problem is more serious, you must go to the doctor.

This is interesting. I was raised the traditional western way (doctors, pills, jabs etc) but I was healthy, apart from a few things I won't go into here. Anyway, last year I went to Malaysia and tried natural medicine for the first time. Reflexology (foot and back). Just by rubbing, the doctor found ever problem I have ever had (I didn't tell him anything). He made me boil some God aweful soups for hours and hours and I drank them religiously. Ok, long story.... Outcome! Now I feel better than ever, I have not had any of my problems come back and I even reduced/stopped taking my medication. Once a week, I treat myself to another God aweful soup, but I feel fantastic. Honestly, I have never had so much energy.

i second,.,.,. Natural cure is the mother of nature,.,.,.

In some cases